- Est. Median Value
- $858K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $515/wk
- Safety Score
- 22/100
- Green Space
- 15%
- Current Weather
- 5.6°C
- Median Age
- 44 yrs
~103 crimes/1k/yr
few clouds
Living in Tihiotonga
Is Tihiotonga a good place to live?
Tihiotonga is home to roughly 1,971 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Tihiotonga scores 32 out of 100, with a safety score of 22/100 and 15% green space.
Schools: Tihiotonga has 20 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $858K, and weekly rent typically sits around $515.
Lifestyle: Tihiotonga has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. Public transport stops are within easy reach. The current temperature is 5.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Tihiotonga is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
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Livability Breakdown
- Safety22
- Amenities12
- Schools60
- Housing Affordability44
- Green space49
- Community10
- Transport20
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $858K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $515/wk
- Median HH Income
- $122K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- -1.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Tihiotonga
Schools in zone for Tihiotonga
Children living in Tihiotonga have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
Western Heights High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1229 · decile 4
Rotorua Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 1176 · decile 3
Rotorua Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 662
Otonga Road School
Contributing · roll 503 · decile 7
Rotorua Intermediate
Intermediate · roll 659 · decile 3
John Paul College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 1103 · decile 7
Check your school zone
School Zone Checker
Enter your address to check your school zone in Tihiotonga. School enrolment zones (home zones) decide which schools your child has a guaranteed right to enrol at.
Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Tihiotonga that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Te Āhuru Mōwai
Teen Parent Unit · 1.6 km away
Westbrook School
Contributing · roll 473 · decile 4 · 2.6 km away
Glenholme School
Contributing · roll 316 · decile 3 · 3.0 km away
Malfroy School
Contributing · roll 286 · decile 2 · 3.1 km away
Rotorua S D A School
Full Primary · roll 42 · decile 4 · 3.3 km away
St Mary's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 455 · decile 6 · 3.4 km away
Whakarewarewa School
Full Primary · roll 124 · decile 2 · 3.5 km away
Sunset Primary School
Contributing · roll 156 · decile 1 · 3.8 km away
TKKM o Hurungaterangi
Composite · roll 92 · decile 1 · 3.8 km away
Awhina School/ Activity Centre
Activity Centre · 4.3 km away
Rotorua School
Full Primary · roll 380 · decile 3 · 4.6 km away
St Michael's Catholic School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 94 · decile 4 · 4.6 km away
Aorangi School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 86 · decile 1 · 4.8 km away
Western Heights Primary School (Rotorua)
Contributing · roll 419 · decile 1 · 4.9 km away
Explore Tihiotonga
Things to do(4)
Centennial Park
Rotorua Tree Trust
Sunbeams Preschool Gym
Mokoia Recreational Centre
Parks & green spaces(2)
Centennial Park
Rotorua Tree Trust
Healthcare(1)
Health Centre
Eat & Drink in Tihiotonga
Places to eat & drink(1)
The Melting Pot Cafè
Beauty & Fitness in Tihiotonga
Beauty & fitness(2)
Mokoia Recreational Centre
Sunbeams Preschool Gym
Stay in Tihiotonga
Places to stay(2)
Geyser Lookout
Tihi Retreat
Tihiotonga Weather
Current conditions: 5.6°C, few clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 21.04 | 12.93 | 5.94 | 9.47 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.3 | 12.57 | 5.11 | 9.47 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.8 | 9.06 | 2.59 | 9.87 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.97 | 9.26 | 2.58 | 7.79 |
| 🍂 May | 13.57 | 6.4 | 5.72 | 6.87 |
| ❄️ Jun | 12.11 | 5.43 | 4.32 | 6.61 |
| ❄️ Jul | 11.13 | 3.64 | 2.81 | 6.51 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.59 | 2.44 | 1.87 | 7.43 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.14 | 5.63 | 4.09 | 8.64 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.11 | 7.15 | 3.5 | 9.73 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.1 | 8.9 | 3.17 | 10.41 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.15 | 12.03 | 4.24 | 10.55 |
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